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Second jobs, who's more likely to work extra hours

Work life balance is a tenuous subject. A day job can be
stressful, overwhelming or even cumbersome. If that day job is so difficult,
why are more women choosing to take on a side hustle to supplement their
income?

According to a recent Career
Builder survey, 35 percent of women have some type of side job. This
supplemental income isn’t necessarily for women below the poverty line. Workers
with salaries above the $75,000 annual income are just as likely to have an
extra job as workers under $50,000 a year salary.

While this survey is quite interesting, the numbers don’t
tackle the underlying question. Is the side job a monetary issue or a job
quality issue?Included in the survey
results were some popular examples of common side jobs. These jobs included
chef/baker, blogger and dog walker. Could the side job be more about a passion
versus income?

Looking at some of the popular types of side jobs, these
jobs tend to fall under a passion profession. For example, many people are
outstanding cooks with amazing culinary talent. But, making a living as a
professional chef is tremendously difficult. For every Food Network Star there
is a struggling line cook who can barely afford her apartment. Still, she may
want to share her culinary creations with others. A side gig catering for
friends or baking birthday cakes could be a way to increase her income and
engage her passion for cooking.

The same can be said for the other examples of blogger or
dog walker. Some people have a special way with animals, but veterinary school
may not have been possible. Or maybe, a wife wants a dog but her husband
doesn’t. A side job as a dog walker works for her. The same can applied to
blogging for the struggling writer. Maybe that blogging job won’t pay the rent
but it could keep you in Starbucks for the month.

Very few people are fortunate enough to have a well-paying
job that is also their passion. Compromise in some job aspect is highly likely.
From work/life balance to feeling undervalued, these thoughts creep into
everyone’s daily lives.

While some people may point to this study as a reflection of
workers being underpaid, I believe that simple answer isn’t the complete story.
Of course, many people would love extra income for many reasons. From monthly
bills to saving for a special event, extra income can be extremely beneficial.
But, the type of side jobs seems to reflect more than just a monetary reason.

Women may be more likely to have a side hustle, but it may
not be for the reasons you think. Even if I win the lottery this weekend, I
will continue writing for publications because writing is enjoyable for me,
regardless any money.

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This blog contains my opinions, thoughts and comments. At times, I have been compensated for my time. My opinion has not been altered, changed or influenced by any compensation that I may or may not receive.